I enjoyed reading the bio you put up and with the lovely pics of your family :D

I couldn't suggest which wallpaper art to enter into the contest. So many of your works are so fantastic. It'd be hard to choose which one! I hope you win though!

Jenanne

"Contest"

July 16, 2009

Chris, you make some good points here. It's true that one of the likely uses will be to advertise and promote their products, and to use the images in their products to demonstrate the features. That's reasonable, providing Ryan receives credit. I don't know how prestigious this contest is, but winning an award is always good publicity and adds to Ryan's credibility as an artist. But this agreement goes further than that. They are asking for a perpetual license to publish the pictures worldwide in any possible way and in any possible format, possibly renamed and probably re-rendered. This perpetual license is very likely the reason no published work is allowed, because that could conflict with this agreement. In my experience (and I have a bit through my published books) they don't add such clauses unless they intend to use them.

Corbey

"contest"

July 15, 2009

No question, you should enter "Beginning of the End."

Chris B

"You Could Always..."

July 15, 2009

You could always put that image in the free gallery a month or two after you post it in the members gallery if you think they're "taking advantage" of your image or whatever. But it will look good to have "An award winning image" available to everyone or might encourage people to sign up to have that image.

I think the picture agreement is more so they might put your image on the box of the next version to show what amazing pictures can be made, have it on their site as an example or whatever. Just that way they won't have to worry about getting permission every time they want to put it on something. You can put the DB watermark on the bottom so it'll be an advertisement regardless of where they use it.

The image you'll have to submit has to be smaller than will fit most HD monitors so you'll still have the best renders anyway ;)

Wonder if anyone out there will try to submit one of your images as their own lol. Seems to be happening a lot these days.

Jenanne

"Contest"

July 14, 2009

We're all behind you -- we don't want you to miss a good opportunity just to get your next masterpiece faster. However, have you read the Picture Submission Agreement? As a writer, I've seen this type of wording in writing contests -- it's a pretty blatant rights grab. You'd be granting "perpetual license to publish the Pictures worldwide, in any and all languages, for all formats and in all media now known, or hereafter developed, and for any and all editions, revisions and adaptations of the Products and in any derivative works based thereon. Such license shall include without limitation, the right to (i) reproduce and duplicate the Pictures, (ii) combine the Pictures with other materials, (iii) rename and/or reorganize the Pictures, (iv) distribute, license and sublicense the Pictures in conjunction with distributing, licensing, sublicensing, marketing and/or publishing the Products, (v) market, promote and advertise the Pictures as part of the Products, (vi) use any trademarks contained in the Pictures as contemplated by this license."

That's not just for the winning pictures, but for all pictures submitted: "As complete and full consideration for receiving additional visibility in the market hereby, Contributor authorizes e-on software to publish and/or distribute any and all pictures sent by Contributor to e-on software (hereinafter referred to as the "PICTURES") on this website and/or with, or in connection with software, CD-ROMs or other products developed for the commercial market by e-on software(hereinafter referred to as the "PRODUCTS")."

Whatever you decide, your faithful fans will back you. :)

(http://www.e-onsoftware.com/showcase/SubmissionAgreement.php)

RCD

"Contest"

July 14, 2009

So glad to hear you are feeling better!

As for the contest: It is a shame you can't use some of the excellent work you've already created, but for the exposure and recognition of your hard work and talent we can wait for you to submit a new piece. Go for it!!

Ryan

"Renewal Price"

July 14, 2009

I will probably not be lowering it any time soon. Sorry! It is still $40 off the regular price though.

SHarris

"Renewal"

July 14, 2009

Are you going to price the lifetime renewal back to $49?

Chris B

"Worth the Wait...."

July 13, 2009

Regardless of the fact that any of your pieces would win whichever contest... Go and get your name out there even more than it is.

I think after waiting 10 days for the Epic Render of Enshrouded followed by another 10 days, we can wait the couple of weeks... It's an investment, After you win you have a bunch of new free tools to further enhance your art (not sure about the 4D art program... isn't time the 4th dimension? :p Maybe it'll speed up the render time lol).

PS. If you feel the need to appease us while we wait until the contest is over, you can put up some of the Oxycodone influenced art up in the members gallery. lol If it's as funny as some of my patients that are on it they should be some interesting pieces! jk

dwalker240

"Health"

July 13, 2009

I am Gald you are feeling better.

Alex

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

While there are many I would consider winners, I suggest "Lord of the Forest" or "Temple of the Leaf (day)."

Lextor

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

I always admired your work, and judging by what i see out there e think you will definitely win. So what are you waiting for just sign up and win it.

Noah

"Go ahead"

July 13, 2009

Ditto to everyone else who posted saying you should enter the contest even if it means we wait a little while for your next piece.

Pete

"All of them?"

July 13, 2009

Can you just enter everything? Because they are all so amazing that I couldn't choose a "best" one.

Dan

"Submit the one you're working on"

July 13, 2009

We can wait. Submit the one you're working on (it doesn't sound like you have a choice since you can't submit one you've already published) and just release it after Aug. 6.

Joel

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

What an opportunity!

It would mean a week or two wait (only until July 31st), but if you win (I of course think you will) it would be well worth it!

JoyB

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

Patience is a virtue!

We are conceived, then the waiting begins!

Whatever you choose, will be a winner.

Coleman

"We can and shall wait!"

July 13, 2009

Please don't worry about us having to wait. Use the new image you are working on. You really deserve to win and if by some unholy miracle you don't win then I'm sure that one of your fans can hack those bastards and make them pay. haha Just do what you are so great at, and you will win. Hope you feel better soon!

Benson

"Definitely enter!"

July 13, 2009

From the rules, it needs to be at least 1024x768 (no problem there!) but no more than 500kB (WTF!); obviously it depends hugely on the detail level of the particular image, and on the compression level you use, but at the compression level you use online, that would typically mean 1600x1200 or so.

On one hand, the low resolution is a handicap, since the high resolution really brings out the detail in so many of your pictures. But on the bright side, something like Enshrouded, which took _forever_ to render, can go much quicker for the submission; then you can go back and do the high-res renders afterwards. Honestly, as others have suggested, as long as you do release the final version after the contest, we lose nothing by the wait. It's worth entering for the prestige alone, to say nothing of the prizes.

anastasia

"we can wait!"

July 13, 2009

Don't worry about us! We don't mind waiting! I personally would love to see you win the contest, you deserve it!

Littlemom

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

I think you should definitely enter one of you renders into a contest. You do such beautiful and artistic work. I say Go for it your chances are really good.

JohnCee53

"Another one with Kody"

July 13, 2009

Ryan, I think Kody has the right idea. You have very loyal fans, and I don't think any of us would mind waiting for another prize-winning image from Digital Blasphemy! Do your thing! Win! You know we're all behind you 100%!

:-)

Pat

"DOOO-IT!"

July 13, 2009

Haha, sorry. But in all seriousness I think you should totally go for it. If it was going to stop you from working for another month that would be one thing, but if we're going to have the same amount of output in the long run, I see no reason to complain.

It looks like a very prestigious contest and I really hope you win.

-Pat

Hunter

"Just enter it!"

July 13, 2009

Ryan, if youaren't happy with making us wait, enter your "contest" image, and once it has been submitted - start work on a "normal" image.

That way, we would end up with two images at the same time!

RobO

"Sure, go ahead"

July 13, 2009

You deserve the credit. Wr can wait a few days.

Walo

"+1 with Kody"

July 13, 2009

I agree, Ryan "kick their big rendered a$$es" lol.

Jonathan

"Agree with kody & Stephanie"

July 13, 2009

Agreed. Enshrouded is quickly becoming my most favorite art piece yet. But I can easily wait for a new render if it will help your chances in this contest. I also think as far as "environment" pieces go, it also has some of the better chances of winning the contest.

Cybinary

"1+ vote with Kody"

July 13, 2009

I Agree, we can wait. If it has to be a non-published image then submit the one you are currently working on!

Stephanie

"agree with kody"

July 13, 2009

If we can wait for Enshrouded to render, we can wait for you to post an image after the contest. ;)

In all seriousness, Iíd much rather see you win this contest and triumphantly post the image afterward than post it when itís finished and forever wonder if you couldíve won. I would also sort of feel guilty if you didn't submit because you were trying to please us. I appreciate the sentiment of trying to please your paying customers first, but I think most of us would understand why you didnít this time.

Lisa

"Contest"

July 13, 2009

If you can enter an existing picture, my vote is for Sakura.

kody

"hey"

July 12, 2009

ryan about us waiting.... im sure all of us could wait so you can enter that picture into the contest. and then when you win, post the winning picture up on the site with the credentials and all. makes the posting of the new picture more interesting!

Ryan

"Previously Published"

July 12, 2009

I could have sworn I read that it you could submit an image that had been posted online. I guess it's all the drugs messing with me.

I could submit the image I am working on right now, and then post it for you all after the contest is over, but then you guys would have to wait and I'm not cool with that. Hmmmm...

Steph

"Contest"

July 12, 2009

According to the rules of the contest: "The submitted image must not have been published before, either in print or online, and cannot be published until the winners are announced."

Can you submit an image that is available already on this site ?

JBumgarner

"contest entry"

July 12, 2009

At World's Edge (Winter) is my vote.

Most realistic image. gives me a real feeling of bleakness. I can almost feel the cold....

Jenanne

"Contest"

July 12, 2009

I'm so glad you're back on your feet, Ryan! This year has been really rough and I certainly hope the second half of 2009 sees you healthy and happy. For the contest -- you have so many winners I don't know which to suggest. Do all of your images use Vue or would you have to redo any image that wasn't originally created using Vue? Anyway, I'd like to cast my ballots for my personal favorites: Harbinger (2009), At World's Edge (Winter), Lone Tree, and Moonshadow. May the best artist (you) win!

kody

"forgot to suggest something."

July 12, 2009

so yea totally forgot to add the suggestion... thats what i came to post about.

i do believe that one of your last years renders would be amazing to submit, but not one of the just space themed pictures due to it being less with depth. as alot of hollywood producers and such have told me at the south by southwest film festival, that depth is what grasps the attention of millions of people. whether its a shot in a movie or a still frame photo, extreme depth is necessary to awe the audience of whom you are trying to reach. so a suggestion would be to use planitia or river valley dawn due to the fact that they have great depth and outstanding colors to them.

kody

"hell yea."

July 12, 2009

ryan you have some of the most epic renders out of the entire world... wait. change in that sentence... your pictures ARE the most EPIC in the world. i cant wait for more to come, i hope you have a good rest of your recovery and i have a request for the personas. if its possible for you to in the spare time that you have between renders. a planitia and cilia persona would work great with firefox.

Jonathan L

"Enshrouded!"

July 12, 2009

It's absolutely... stunning.

It's definitely an epic render! ;)

Great job, here's hoping you take the win with such a fabulous work of art!

Foxus

"Enshrouded or Red and Gold"

July 12, 2009

The cloud effects in Enshrouded are wonderful, especially in the second render. I also like Red and Gold for the sheer scale of it.

Getwired

"Enshrouded!"

July 12, 2009

While there are others that are nice, the new version of Enshrouded is particularly impressive. Glad you're feeling better -- hope you have a speedy recovery and your condition doesn't bother you like is has!!